Quarantine and COVID-19 rules when entering the United States
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Due to the corona crisis, we receive questions about the current U.S. travel restrictions as well as about the quarantine and COVID-19 regulations that apply upon entry and within the United States. We therefore provide general information regarding quarantine in the U.S. and also refer to the current COVID-19 / quarantine regulations of all U.S. states.
With the fall of the Travel Ban, travel to the U.S. can once again take place for many nations since November 8, 2021, albeit under strict hygiene guidelines.
The new regulation largely lifts the regulations for foreign travelers from certain countries that had been established until then and instead introduces a uniform global regulation.
With few exceptions, the testing requirement for airline passengers worldwide entering the U.S. from abroad will remain in place even after the travel ban is lifted, while also taking into account the new entry rules.
The U.S. government requires air travelers worldwide to present either a
negative COVID-19 viral test not older than 1 day before departure (NAAT or PCR), or
certification that they have previously experienced COVID-19 and have recovered.
Note: U.S. citizens, holders of a Green Card, a visa, or ESTA authorization, as well as fully vaccinated individuals, also require a corresponding certificate.
Only airline crewmembers (C-1/D visas), and travelers under two years of age are exempt from the testing requirement.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE NEGATIVE CORONA TEST
The test must be a viral test (antigen or PCR test).
The maximum allowed time for the test does no longer depend on the vaccination status of the person traveling: All travelers from 2 years and older require a COVID-19 test proof, not older than 1 day before departure (regardless from vaccination stauts, nationality or departure country)
The negative test may be in written form or electronically and must contain details of the testing site performing the test (physician, testing center, laboratory).
The master data in the test result must match the traveler's data (e. g., name, date of birth) and include the following wording: "NEGATIVE," "SARS-CoV-2 RNA NOT DETECTED," "SARS-CoV-2 ANTIGEN NOT DETECTED," or "COVID-19 NOT DETECTED."
REQUIREMENTS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE HAD COVID-19
Individuals who have previously had COVID-19 must provide evidence of their recovery.
The test at that time must have been viral.
The positive test result must be no more than 90 days old and must include the following wording: "POSITIVE," "SARS-COV-2 RNA DETECTED," "SARS-CoV-2 ANTIGEN DETECTED," or "COVID-19 DETECTED."
A written confirmation from a physician is also required, which has been prepared on official header sheet of the physician / hospital with all master data of the issuer (e.g., name, address, telephone number), whereby the master data of the traveler must match the information on the letter.
It is expected that if at least one requirement is not met (e.g., test result older than 90 days), a negative test must be submitted.
Anyone entering the United States under these requirements after January 26, 2021, will receive an attestation (Passenger Attestation Statement) from the airlines, which must be signed.
Note: While individuals recovered from Corona in several European countries (including Germany) receive only a single dose of vaccine after infection and are considered fully vaccinated with only one dose of vaccine, this practice is not recognized by CDC. According to CDC, two doses of a two-dose vaccination series or one dose of a single-dose vaccination are mandatory. As a result, affected individuals cannot travel unless they qualify for another exemption.
Hygiene and distance rules for air travel
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, stricter entry controls and quarantine requirements have applied and continue to apply.
Although the entry procedure may vary depending on the U.S. state or port of entry, general hygiene and distance rules (face mask requirement, certain distance away from other people, regular hand washing, etc.) apply:
Departure / flight:
disinfection of hands
document control complete vaccination certificate or certificate of exemption negative COVID-19 test or certificate of recovery from COVID-19 disease NOTE: We strongly recommend all travelers to check in advance with the respective airline which application documentation is exactly required to avoid problems at check-in.
If you do not show any symptoms of coronavirus: presentation of a negative corona test and (depending on the state) different quarantine requirements according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
additional proof of COVID-19 vaccination
additional interviews by CBP officers, if necessary
Note: The U.S. quarantine regulations depend on the current corona case numbers and are therefore subject to constant changes. In addition, the regulations vary greatly depending on the U.S. state through which you enter the United States.
On-site quarantine and COVID-19 rules depending on the U.S. state
Quarantine regulations upon entry into the U.S.
On-site quarantine regulations and sanitation measures – i.e., after entry into the U.S. has occurred – will vary based on the vaccination status of individuals traveling beginning November 8, 2021:
COVID-19 vaccinated
COVID-19 unvaccinated
Mask requirement
Wearing mouth/nose covering is required indoors on public transportation and in U.S. transportation hubs (including airplanes).
Wearing mouth/nose covering is required indoors on public transportation and in U.S. transportation hubs (including airplanes).
Other requirements
CDC recommendation:
COVID-19 testing 3-5 days after arrival in the U.S.
in case of COVID-19 symptoms: retest and self-isolation for at least 10 days
Obligation:
(varying) requirements by respective U.S. states
in case of positive test result: self-isolation for at least 10 days
Obligation:
COVID-19 test 3-5 days after arrival in the U.S. (exceptions: U.S. citizens, Green Card holders, U.S. military personnel, airline crewmembers, and COVID-19 recoverers with proof of recovery no longer than 90 days ago).
immediately upon arrival in the U.S., seven-day self-quarantine at home or hotel, even if test is negative (exceptions: U.S. citizens, Green Card holders, U.S. military personnel, airline crewmembers, children under 18 years of age, COVID-19 vaccine study participants, and COVID-19 recoverers with proof of recovery no longer than 90 days ago) NOTE:
in case of positive test result or COVID-19 symptoms: self-isolation for at least 10 days
in case of stay over 60 days in the U.S.: COVID-19 vaccination required no later than 60 days in the U.S. (or as soon as medically possible); exceptions: U.S. citizens, Green Card holders, U.S. military personnel, airline crewmembers, persons with medical contraindication, and children under 18 years of age. Written confirmation by signature on airline confirmation (see above)
(varying) requirements of the respective U.S. states
Since the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States is subject to almost constant fluctuations, quarantine rules and regulations in the 50 states are constantly being adapted.
Who needs to be quarantined?
Quarantine regulations within the U.S.
The quarantine and COVID-19 regulations within the U.S. are very different, which makes it difficult for U.S. travelers to always stay informed. While there are strict quarantine regulations in some U.S. states (Alaska, Hawaii, etc.), there are hardly any regulations in other regions of the United States. Companies and their employees must therefore make sure they are aware of the current regulations in the U.S. state through which the employees wish to enter the country.
This means that you may need to take into account regulations of several states when planning your travel route in the United States.
Visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) website for information about COVID-19 testing sites.
In the following we refer in detail to the official COVID-19 safety information of the individual U.S. states. This list is in alphabetical order.
Please note that the final decision on to the eligibility of each individual to enter the United States is made by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer at the border.
Quarantine and COVID-19 rules when leaving the country
Depending on the requirements of the destination country, a new Corona test may also be required when leaving the United States.
The reason for this is that strict entry regulations apply to individuals traveling (back) to Germany, for instance, from a high risk area such as the United States.
In any case, please contact the respective local authorities for information on the currently applicable regulations.
Guten Tag,
für die Einreise in die USA müssen Sie geimpft sein. Zudem müssen Sie entweder einen negativen Corona Test ODER einen Genesenenstatus vorlegen. Alle weiteren Details finden Sie hier: https://www.usvisaservice.de/news/article/einreiseverbot-usa-coronavirus/#wer-darf-wieder-einreisen
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